Axya Medical Announces New, Improved Design for its Suture Welding System.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers BEVERLY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2004 Axya Medical Inc., a privately held medical device company, announced today that it is launching a new, improved design for its Axya Shoulder Fixation System(TM) using a Knotless Suture Welding Technology at the Arthroscopy Arthroscopy Definition Arthroscopy is the examination of a joint, specifically, the inside structures. The procedure is performed by inserting a specifically designed illuminated device into the joint through a small incision. Association of North America's (AANA AANA American Association of Nurse Anesthetists AANA Arthroscopy Association of North America AANA Australian Association of National Advertisers AANA Alumni Association of North America AANA Alaska Nurses Association AANA Assam Association of North America ) 23rd Annual Meeting being held this week in Orlando. The new Axya Shoulder Fixation System is an instrument designed for both arthroscopic and mini-open shoulder procedures. The new design further facilitates ease of use for the surgeon, thus saving time and ensuring a superior surgical repair. One of the highlights of the AANA meeting is a presentation on Saturday morning by Louis F. McIntyre, MD entitled "Rotator Cuff Repair with Ultrasonic Suture Welding." Dr. McIntyre, of White Plains, New York For other places with the same name, see White Plains (disambiguation). White Plains is a city in south-central Westchester County, New York, about 4 miles (6 km) east of the Hudson River and , will be speaking on his extensive experience with the AxyaWeld(TM) technology. Axya has developed a unique, proprietary ultrasonic welding technology to secure suture material, thereby eliminating the need to place multiple throw knots in tissue closure or reattachment reattachment, n in dentistry the reattachment of the gingival epithelium to the surface of the tooth. reattachment The reanastomosis of a thing detached. See Penile reattachment. . The welding process virtually eliminates the risk of knot slippage or unraveling. Axya's technology is applicable for soft tissue repair in open and laparoscopic Laparoscopic A minimally-invasive surgical or diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible endoscope (laparoscope) to view and operate on structures in the abdomen. Mentioned in: Obstetrical Emergencies general surgical, urological and orthopedic procedures. Axya's institutional investors include Crossbow crossbow: see bow and arrow. crossbow Leading missile weapon of the Middle Ages, consisting of a short bow fixed transversely on a stock, with a groove to guide the missile and a trigger to release it. Ventures, Piper Jaffray Ventures, ProgressNow! Ltd., Tyco Ventures, Baloise Private Equity, Prism Venture Partners and Mosaix Ventures. |
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